BAKU: Aliyev receives chairman of US senate committee on foreign

[Hunanian Jack]

AzerTaj, Azerbaijan
Jan 13 2008


PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV RECEIVES CHAIRMAN OF US SENATE COMMITTEE ON
FOREIGN RELATIONS RICHARD LUGAR


Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev received Sunday the US delegation
led by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Richard
Lugar.
President Ilham Aliyev stressed Azerbaijan-US relations are rapidly
developing in all fields.
He stressed he believes Richard Lugar's visit will help develop the
two countries` partnership in strategically important spheres.
The Azerbaijani leader praised Senator Richard Lugar's supporting
Azerbaijan.
He expressed confidence Azerbaijan-US cooperation will further
enhance, making a contribution to the regional security.
Richard Lugar said the United States and Azerbaijan have strong
partnership relations.
He praised Azerbaijan's active participation in the US-led
anti-terror coalition.
The US Senator emphasized President Ilham Aliyev`s role in
Azerbaijan's development.
Richard Lugar said his visit will give him a good opportunity to
closer familiarize himself with the country's development processes.